Disintegration vinyl update

From MusicTAP (via Slicing Up Eyeballs) on Twitter: "Elektra Records is readying a 2LP, 180g vinyl set for the upcoming Deluxe Edition of Disintegration by The Cure on June 8."

Robert interview from 1982

(Thanks Chris White)

Classic Disintegration era interview

The Quietus has posted a Q interview with Robert from 1989. Also check out their review of the 65dos album.
(Thanks Ben, Hobbes and Chris White)

More Disintegration clips

In addition to the brief clips at Amazon UK, Deutschrock have added some different clips. (Thanks Andi)

Disintegration sampler on ebay

And it's only $149! : ) Better off just getting the download, and hoping to get one as a pre-order bonus item.
(Thanks Gregg)

65dos in the charts

65daysofstatic's 'We Were Exploding Anyway' has debuted at #7 on the UK Top Independent Albums chart, and #1 on the UK Independent Albums Breakers chart. Congratulations! Love the entire album.

Roger update

Update 3: From Roger on Twitter - "Finished my orchestral project based on a painting by David Hockney, Bigger Trees. His office have sent it for him to hear, Im not worthy! If anyone would like to download the sketches of the songs you can here. These are performed using samples not the orch."

Update 2: Another new song from the Hockney project posted - Small Buildings.

Update: Roger has posted another track from his David Hockney project, this one is called 'Charlie's Song', named after Charlie, the crow in Roger's garden. : ) (Thanks V)

From rogerodonnell - "Sneak preview of one of the orchestral pieces I am working on about David Hockneys painting, Bigger Trees"
Check Roger's website for more info on his latest project, the new release dates for the Two/Three and Erin Lang albums, an unused track from his Silver Box album, and more.

Disintegration press release from Rhino

Posted to The Cure's Facebook. Note that it is only North America who have to wait until June 8th. Rest of the world release is still set for May 24th.

Disintegration set delayed again

Update: While we wait, Amazon UK has provided previews of all tracks. (Thanks Aaron)

But not by too much. Rhino now says June 8th for North America. (Thanks Slicing Up Eyeballs)

New Interpol!

New track from their new album - Lights. Awesome!

Robert supports saving BBC 6

As posted on the Joy of 6 website, and mentioned at BBC News (Thanks Danny):

"RADIO 6 IS AN IMPORTANT, VIBRANT AND INNOVATIVE RADIO STATION LISTENED TO AND LOVED BY HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PASSIONATE MUSIC FANS. IT IS ONE OF THE FEW WAYS - IF NOT THE ONLY WAY - FOR MUSICIANS NEW AND OLD UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO CONFORM TO ANY DULL NOTIONAL MAINSTREAM TO BE HEARD BY A NATIONAL AUDIENCE. IT CAN AND DOES PLAY SONGS FROM MANY DIFFERENT GENRES AND DECADES, CHALLENGING AND ENTERTAINING THE LISTENER IN EQUAL MEASURE.

I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED THE BBC SHOULD OFFER REAL CHOICE IN HONORING ITS SEMINAL MISSION STATEMENT - TO EDUCATE, INFORM AND ENTERTAIN - UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS MAY AT TIMES REQUIRE IT TO ACT MORE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTER THAN A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE. IF THE CORPORATION GETS RID OF RADIO 6 IT WILL BE GUILTY OF REDUCING REAL CHOICE, AND OF ACTIVELY ENCOURAGING THE LITERALLY STUPEFYING GROWTH OF A DISMAL HOMOGENEOUS X-DRIVEL CULTURE.

KEEP RADIO 6 ALIVE! - Robert Smith (The Cure)

Disintegration set photo

Not sure how long this has been up at Amazon (it's new to me), but here's a look at the set.

Disintegration set promo sampler

Someone has posted the Disintegration promo sampler. Since this is not a commercial release, and is just a small sample of the full set, I'm going to post it here and hope for the best. : ) If anyone (Cure, Universal, Rhino) has a problem with it, please just email me and it will be removed immediately. (Thanks C.o.m.p.e.i.l.e.r)

Come To Me lyrics

This might not be necessary, given the relative simplicity of the lyrics, but just in case you need them, V and I put this together.

Close your eyes, close your eyes (x4)

Please change your mind, please change your mind (x4)

All you have to do is change your mind
All you have to do is close your eyes
All you have to do is change your mind
And come to me

You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming (x11)

All you have to do is close your eyes
And come to me
Yeah all you have to do is change your mind
And come to me
(x4)

You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming
You're the one I'm dreaming of tonight
You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming (x3)
You're the one I'm dreaming of tonight
You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming
You're the one I'm dreaming of.....

Credits - Voices on 'Come To Me' by Robert Smith. Recorded by Bunny Lake. Lyrics by Robert Smith - Copyright Control.

Come To Me preview

65dos on - Twitter / MySpace / Facebook.

Update 3: The album is out today. Get it, or just 'Come To Me', at Amazon (US) / Amazon (UK) or iTunes. The album, and song, are pretty brilliant.

Update 2: Robert has posted about this on the official site.

Update: The full album is streaming on MySpace. Really enjoying 'Come To Me'.

As most of you know, 65daysofstatic have a new album, 'We Were Exploding Anyway', due out on April 26th, and Robert has contributed vocals to the track 'Come To Me'. Here's a sample of the album, and here's a review of the track: "Listening to an advance promo cd of the new album, and particularly the RS vocals on "Come to Me". It's a classic 65DOS 8 minutes fast track, with great vocals that should please Cure fans (well i like it anyway)...Robert's vocals are a bit deep in the mix and not that obvious at first listen.....i have listened to it 5 or 7 times and it is a really good track in my opinion." (Thanks JC)

Vote for The Cure

WFNX is doing their Absolut Top 101 WFNX Artists of All Time poll, and The Cure are currently tied for first. Vote here, and check the stats here. (Thanks Aaron)

Lovesong remix

The Times Online is featuring 'Lovesong' (Diplo Remix – Lulu Rouge Edit) in its list of This Weekend's Top Downloads. (Thanks JC)

Happy Birthday, Robert!

A very Happy Birthday to you, Robert. Have a great day, and an even better night. Cheers!

Update: To celebrate, Slicing Up Eyeballs has made 'In Orange' their Vintage Video today.

Update 2: Sorry this is so late, but just got it - Get 20% off The Cure’s "Join the Dots" w/promo code CURE 2day! (Thanks AndytheCurefan)

Roger update

From Roger on Facebook: "Erin Lang's You Are Found, debut full length release now available for pre order through the 99X/10 website! I have said this before and I will probably say it again, I am more proud of my playing and involvement in this record than anything I have ever done before. Erin is an amazing talent and I am honoured to be a part of making this record happen...."

Upcoming Cure fan events

April 17th - Hispacure 6th Anniversary party in Valencia.
April 21st - Fight This Sickness in Oslo.
April 21st - Cure B-sides & Rarities party in NYC.
April 23rd - Curemania Vol. VI in Moscow.
April 23rd - The Cure Drink in Berlin.
April 24th - A Strange Night in Berlin.
(Thanks B-Flower, B., Lars, Jared, and Wilco)